Was braking vehicle to stop when it suddenly accelerated into a field. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Picked vehicle up. Went to church & vehicle accelerated, again. Vehicle's engine was racing when tow truck driver turned vehicle on.
1996 Dodge Caravan acceleration complaints
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Since we purchased our van in august of 1997, we have had many repairs and visits to the dealer. As of today, they have not fixed or diagnosed the brake problems. When coming to a stop or applying my brakes, a crunching sound occurs ,and I can feel it in the pedal. It is a fairly loud sound and the vibration is distracting because you lose your brake pedal for a period of 1-2 seconds. I have talked to other dodge caravan owners and plan to take a detailed survey on this matter, but, none to this point have had this problem. This leads me to believe this is a defect in the brake system or antilock brake computer system which is undetectable. This does not occur all the time, and not under the same conditions. This, also, leads me to the conclusion there is a major saftey defect here. I have had this to the dealer and they say they cant diagnose the problem. What am I supposed to do, get in an accident? I have asked that they recall my van, refund full purchase price or replace my vehicle with one similar to mine. This is not the only problem: today it was in for brakes and a blown engine head gasket. Previously, catalytic converter/ blower motor/battery/ speed sensor and anti rattle bumpers that still havent corrected problem/fuel filter ground strap and fuel filler tube ground strap have been replaced. Also, deglazed brakes, but still brakes squeak.finally, headlights replaced w/housing/lamp, and whatever else they have done to it while in the shop right now. It has been there since tuesday feb.02. This van is no way worth the hassles that I have been put through and I dont think anyone should have this many problems so early on. I have done extensive research on this model and have found atleast 100 complaints for transmission problems and other major repairs and undiagnosed problems with the engine. I think it is time someone stepped in and took a good look at this 96 vehicle because it is not up to saftey standards by a long shot. Thank you.
Battery failed several times.
While driving with the cruise control activated the vehicle accelerated. The cruise control would not disengage until the vehicle was put into neutral and the engine cut off. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Sliding door failure since date of purchase.
Child seat failed several times.
When the vehicle is on an incline with foot on the brake pedal and upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will roll back. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
While engaging cruise control, vehicle suddenly drops from drive o a lower gear and vehicle slows down.
Stopped at stop sign, lever would not shift out of low gear. Engine revved up but no acceleration. Happens intermittently. Vehicle seems to want to stall. Took to mechanic. Problem could not be duplicated. Computer sensor blew out on interstate & was replaced twice. Passenger's sliding door not working properly. *ak consumer states vehicle loses power, sticks in low gear, makes noises when shifting. Vehicle drops out of cruise control.
Cruise control failure, also transmission malfunctioned.
When putting vehicle in gear and leaving gas station the engine acted as though the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floor, vehicle accelerated extremely fast and would not stop until it hit a concrete post. Vehicle is being repaired at a body shop.
Cruise control failure.
Only indication that shows cruise control engaged is a tiny green LED is impossible to see in normal daylight, dangerous design.
After cruise control is set it will drop a notch from its original setting upon acceleration, then surge back to original setting, this situation is particularly dangerous when it rains as vehicle pulls during the surge.
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